USTET study guide
USTET · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) is the admissions examination associated with the University of Santo Tomas, one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines, and is administered through the University's Office for Admissions (OFAD). 2027-2028" and "USTET College Application for A.Y. Applicants apply through OFAD and later check outcomes through the USTET Results link published on the UST and OFAD sites. The publicly available UST and OFAD pages reviewed here do not state the test's item count, time limit, fee, passing score, subject weights, or retake rules, so any specific figures circulating outside official announcements should be treated as unverified until OFAD confirms them. The USTET study guide has 5 sections and about 1,264 words.
01Mental Ability: Patterns, Logic, and Codes
Mental Ability questions reward pattern recognition more than calculation. Expect number series, letter series, analogies, classification, coding-decoding, logical deduction, and spatial reasoning.
274 words, about 1 min02English: Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary
English items test grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and usage. Know subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, tense consistency, modifier placement, parallelism, and punctuation.
258 words, about 1 min03Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry
Mathematics questions cover arithmetic, ratios and percentages, algebra, geometry, and word problems. Master order of operations, fraction and decimal operations, proportional reasoning, linear equations, exponent rules, triangle properties, circle formulas, and coordinate geometry.
234 words, about 1 min04Science: Core Concepts and Data Reasoning
Science items sample biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Review cell structures and functions, ecosystems and energy flow, states and properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical versus physical changes, forces and motion, energy transfer, simple circuits, and Earth’s systems.
239 words, about 1 min05Reading Comprehension: Main Idea, Details, and Inference
Reading Comprehension asks you to identify the main idea, locate supporting details, make inferences, determine the author’s purpose or tone, interpret vocabulary in context, and understand passage organization. Read actively: track the topic, the author’s claim, and the evidence offered.
259 words, about 1 min